Zero Pollution Is Almost Surely NOT a Desirable Social Goal

question 99

Multiple Choice

Zero pollution is almost surely NOT a desirable social goal because

• A) the totals costs of complete pollution elimination will be far greater than the total benefits.
• B) the marginal benefit is equal to zero.
• C) the total benefits of complete pollution elimination will be far greater than the total costs.
• D) society benefits by employing people in the "pollution fighting" industry.
• E) the marginal cost is equal to zero.

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